FBP_NEWSBEAT_ USE THIS ONE A Penton Media Property November.10.2009 If you want to view this on the web go to: http://enews.penton.com/enews/clubindustry/v/340 ---------------------------------------- ADVERTISEMENT (http://link.argifocus.com/12C-004) ---------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------- ADVERTISEMENT Yes You Can With Retention Management, you can automate member communication - making a greater impact -- and improve your bottom line because we manage the complexities for you! * Deliver fresh and supportive wellness information on a regular basis * Proactively respond if members falter and stop visiting * Create template-driven Broadcast Emails to promote revenue generating services, specials and programs Yes We Can Improve Your Retention! Increase Your Profits! 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Click here to grab your copy now. - http://www.ptsalessystem.com/index5.html?utm_source=FitnessBusinessPro&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=C41009 ---------------------------------------- --Health Fitness Revenue Increases in Third Quarter MINNEAPOLIS -- Health Fitness Corp. grew its third quarter 2009 revenue by 6.9 percent, according to financials released by the company. To view the full article go to: http://clubindustry.com/corporate/health-fitness-third-quarter-20091105/ --Man Charged in Fitness Magazine Scam NEW YORK -- A man was charged last week in a scam that involved funding a fake online fitness magazine. To view the full article go to: http://clubindustry.com/forprofits/fitness-magazine-scam-arrest-20091109/ --Grants Offered for Digital Game Research PRINCETON, NJ -- The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) announced more than $1.85 million in grants for research that will offer insight into how digital games can improve players' health behaviors and outcomes. To view the full article go to: http://clubindustry.com/studies/grants-digital-games-20091105/ --Dallas YMCA Gets Boost from Oil Tycoon DALLAS -- T. Boone Pickens, the Texas oilman-turned-wind-power-advocate, was on hand to dedicate the newly renovated T. Boone Pickens YMCA in Dallas. To view the full article go to: http://clubindustry.com/nonprofits/Dallas-YMCA-TBoonePickens-20091106/ --Americans Too Fat to Serve Country, Report Finds WASHINGTON, DC -- Some 27 percent of young people in the United States are too overweight to join the military, a report finds. To view the full article go to: http://clubindustry.com/military/Americans-too-fat-for-military-20091106/ --Louisville Hopes to Curb Freshman 15 LOUISVILLE, KY -- In an effort to curb "freshman 15" weight gain, researchers at the University of Louisville are conducting a 10-week program with incoming students. To view the full article go to: http://clubindustry.com/universities/University-Louisville-Study-Freshman-15-20091109/ --ACSM Releases Top Trends for 2010 INDIANAPOLIS -- In 2010, consumers will seek out educated, experienced fitness professionals, according to the American College of Sports Medicine's (ACSM) top fitness trends survey. To view the full article go to: http://clubindustry.com/studies/ACSM-Top-Fitness-Trends-2010-20091109/ IN BRIEF --November Step by Step Articles Online Now Club Industry's online how-to section was updated to include columns on implementing children's programming in an adult facility (http://clubindustry.com/stepbystep/clubs/1103-implementing-kids-programming/), five tired marketing phrases to avoid (http://clubindustry.com/stepbystep/marketing/1103-tired-phrases-should-avoid/), motivating staff during difficult times (http://clubindustry.com/stepbystep/personaltraining/1103-motivating-staff-during-difficult-times/), record-setting aquatics programming (http://clubindustry.com/stepbystep/programming/1103-establishing-aquatics-programming/) and keeping members healthy during flu season (http://clubindustry.com/stepbystep/vendorviewpoint/1103-keep-club-patrons-healthy/). Visit our site (http://clubindustry.com/stepbystep/) to read past articles from industry experts. To view the full article go to: http://clubindustry.com/stepbystep --Facility News *24 Hour Fitness (http://www.24hourfitness.com/non_member_home.html/), San Ramon, CA, held a grand opening last Friday for its new club in Pearl City, HI. The amenities for the 46,000-square-foot Pearl City Super Sport include a pro shop, sauna, indoor whirlpool, a circuit training area and a kids club. The new club is 24 Hour's eighth in Oahu and ninth in the state of Hawaii. *Snap Fitness (http://www.snapfitness.com/), Chanhassen, MN, is listed in the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal's "Fast 50." Snap Fitness is among the fastest-growing private companies in Minnesota, claiming a growth rate of 638 percent since 2006 and revenue of almost $32 million in 2008. *The American Council on Exercise (http://www.acefitness.org/) announced a partnership with the YMCA of the USA (http://www.ymca.net/) to enhance local YMCAs' ability to serve health seekers across the country through increased access to materials, resources, certifications and continuing education credits. The YMCA and ACE will work together to promote training opportunities and continuing education programs to YMCA professionals through access to resource libraries and content, as well as consultation efforts. *The International Health, Racquet and Sportsclub Association (http://www.ihrsa.org/) (IHRSA) released a new research report, the "2009 Health Club Equipment Benchmarking Report." Findings indicate that many clubs will order the same amount of new equipment or less in the next year. Forty-five percent said they will spend less, and 36 percent said they will remain at the same level for the period. Additionally, 34 percent of the clubs indicated they plan to buy an elliptical within the next year, with the average club planning to purchase five units. Contact IHRSA (http://www.ihrsa.org/) for more report details and pricing. --Supplier News *Star Trac (http://www.startrac.com/), Irvine, CA, announced that Larry Domingo has joined the company as its senior vice president of global sales. Domingo had been the vice president of sales at Precor, where he helped grow the company by 300 percent during his tenure there. "Star Trac is poised to have explosive growth over the next five years," Domingo said in a statement. "After spending some time with the Star Trac team, I knew I had to be a part of their emerging success story." *Iron Grip Barbell Co. (http://www.irongrip.com/) released the newest version of its eWeight Planner facility planning software. The Planner was updated to include the most current free weight and plate-loaded lines from 13 commercial fitness equipment manufacturers. The program is a free online tool to help customers plan the proper amount of weight plates, bars, dumbbells and barbells for their fitness facilities. *Concept2 (http://concept2cts.com/) recently introduced the SkiErg. Similar to the Concept2 Indoor Rower, the SkiErg helps athletes, specifically skiers, build strength and endurance in a sport-specific motion. Every SkiErg includes a performance monitor that gives skiers accurate, comparable feedback. This allows the user to assess output, monitor progress and compare scores with others. The SkiErg is available either as a wall-mounted unit or with an optional floor stand. *Fitness Together Franchise Corp. (http://corp.fitnesstogether.com/) expanded its franchise development team to include four new field sales directors who will support the company's national expansion campaign and manage franchise leads. Lance Freeman will oversee franchise development efforts in the Western region, Michael Hall will oversee 14 states in the Midwest, Don Carpenter was awarded the Southeastern region and will oversee 15 states, and Scott Thompson, Fitness Together studio owner and former area director, will oversee the Northeast region, which includes 10 states. FROM THE BLOG --Club Industry Quiz Contest Time for a quiz! The first 10 people to correctly answer all three questions will receive a commemorative October 2009 cover of Club Industry magazine, featuring an autographed photo of Jack LaLanne. To view the full article go to: http://blog.clubindustry.com/fitnessbusinessproblog/2009/11/09/club-industry-quiz-contest/ --Hitting the Links We found so many good stories this week that it would take us forever to put them all together in a reasonable amount of time. With that in mind, here are links to a few of those stories. 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